We enjoyed our stay here! Great family vibe and very helpful staff. I even left my swim trunks there, and he offered to mail them to the states! Good breakfast included. And easy cab into town, waterfall or hotsprings.

I had a great time at Jardines Arenal Lodge in la Fortuna, Costa Rica!! My room had a marvelous view of the Arenal volcano! The room was very spacious and with air conditioning which is essential there. Breakfast was great, we had free access to the Internet and Ernan is a greta guy. he is always helpful and very knowledgable... More

Stayed here for one night recently. Enjoyed the garden and the spectacular view of Volcan Arenal. Our room was very simple with a surprisingly large bathroom. Hernan was very friendly and makes a great breakfast with good coffee - included in the price of the room. Located a shortish distance from the national park, it is very convenient. Yes it... More

We had a big room with a beautiful view to the garden and the volcano. The bath is also huge and clean. We saw some ants, but we're in tropical area so it's pretty normal :-). The owner was very friendly and helpfull. The hostel it's about 3 km from the La Fortuna center in a VERY QUIET area. We... More

The owner of this hostel, Herman was a super friendly Tico. He helped us plan the guides that we wanted to do during our stay in Arenal. He went as much as calling up all the booking companies to confirm our reservation for a canopy tour. He also saved us 10$ because we were able to get a student discount... More

If you don't mind the noice of a heavy traffic road nearby this hotel is value for money. The kind staff is very willing to help you with your decissions about what to do in the area. The breakfast is good, everything you need to get started. What was less pleasant was the fact that we had to pay cash... More

Some of the rooms have a unforgateble view to the Arenal vulcano. Hotel is some km out of town but there are buses and friendly owner will give you a lift whenever he is going to town. He knows everything about Arenal and what to do and can find you the cheapest tours of all kind. Internet is awailable with... More

I stayed at this Lodge with my boyfriend for a couple days while in CR, and it was the best days of the whole trip! The owner, Hernan, provides detailed and friendly service and his friend Inti runs a tour company so he took us to all the sites around La Fortuna (waterfall, hot springs, volcano, hanging bridges) as well... More

My three teenage grandchildren and I stayed a couple of nights at Hernan Blancos hotel. Located about a mile from town it is on the highway but the noise wasnt a distraction for sleeping. The breakfasts were superb with fresh fruit, great coffee and choices of cercal or eggs with sausage and toast. We used two rooms and both were... More